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character actor Definition

character actor

noun

an actor who specializes in supporting roles with certain pronounced or eccentric characteristics

character actor Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • talented: Peter Sarsgaard is making a name for himself as a talented character actor.
  • great: Better still tho are the contributions from two of our great unsung character actors, Ian Holm and Stratford Johns.
  • good: He's well supported by some of Hollywood's best character actors, old ( Robert Duvall ) and new ( Maria Bello ).